Councilmember Balducci’s staff
Jeannie Macnab
Chief of Staff
206-477-6495
jmacnab@kingcounty.gov
Contact me for: Committee of the Whole; Regional Water Quality Committee; criminal justice; environment; budget; general issues.
Jeannie grew up in District 6 and her first job, as a Pony Ride Leader at Kelsey Creek Farm, was the beginning of her long career in public service. She has spent most of her career at King County and has worked extensively in organizational development, planning, and program management in the health, housing, and criminal legal systems. Most recently, Jeannie was the Director of Operations at the Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget. As Chief of Staff, Jeannie is responsible for managing staff and issue development generally. Her focus areas are criminal justice, environment, budget, and staffing the Regional Water Quality Committee and the Committee of the Whole, which Councilmember Balducci chairs.
Blake Trask
Deputy Chief of Staff
206-477-3778
blake.trask@kingcounty.gov
Contact me for: Press/media inquiries; transportation issues including Sound Transit, PSRC, and Metro Transit; general issues.
Professionally, Blake has served as a facilitator, advocate, researcher and consultant on local, regional, state and federal transportation planning and policy, as well public outreach and stakeholder projects involving land use, water resources, and public works issues. He provides support for the District 6 office, issue development across Councilmember Balducci’s policy portfolio, and staffs her on a range of King County Metro, Sound Transit and Puget Sound Regional Council matters. Additionally, manages external communications.
Madeline Cavazos
Policy Analyst and Community Liaison
206-477-7774
madeline.cavazos@kingcounty.gov
Contact me for: Constituent services; King County grant inquiries; health, housing, homelessness, and human services policy matters.
Madeline has worked for the people of East King County for 10 years, including working on campaigns and as legislative assistant to former State Representative Joan McBride. She serves as Councilmember Balducci’s community liaison, working with constituents who need assistance and building relationships in the community. In addition, she assists Councilmember Balducci on health, housing, homelessness, and human services policy.